Living in Nova Cruz
Nova Cruz is a large place in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, home to 34,269 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 12%, #260 of 2,321), nature lovers (top 43%, #976 of 2,321), remote workers (top 45%, #1,025 of 2,321).
Residents34,269
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport80 km (Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International)
Nearest city of 100k+65 km
Within 30 km72,800 people
Sea coast42 km
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília1,709 km
Within 10 km34,269 people
Winter daylight12 h 30 min, sunset 21:35
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nova Cruz
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 30 min and sets around 21:35; in late June it sets around 22:16.
How Nova Cruz ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Brazil. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Brazil | In Rio Grande do Norte | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #1,279 of 1,704 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 30 | #1,525 of 2,321 | #15 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #1,385 of 1,704 | #16 of 18 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #1,377 of 1,704 | #16 of 18 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #816 of 1,704 | #13 of 18 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #928 of 1,704 | #13 of 18 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #1,180 of 2,321 | #15 of 32 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 61 | #1,025 of 2,321 | #15 of 32 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 29 | #1,316 of 1,704 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 40 | #1,300 of 2,321 | #14 of 32 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 19 | #1,122 of 2,321 | #14 of 32 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 42 | #1,005 of 1,704 | #13 of 18 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #976 of 2,321 | #18 of 32 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #1,401 of 2,321 | #20 of 32 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #1,034 of 2,321 | #17 of 32 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #1,275 of 2,321 | #13 of 32 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 25 | #1,222 of 2,321 | #13 of 32 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #260 of 2,321 | #18 of 32 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 19 | #1,173 of 2,321 | #14 of 32 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Santo Antônio 19 km
- Belém (Paraíba) 26 km
- Goianinha 34 km
- Araruna 35 km
- Canguaretama 35 km
- Bananeiras 37 km
- Solânea 40 km
- Araçagi 42 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.